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Wednesday, 1 March 2017

Hello friends, welcome and happy March to you all. I can't wait for Spring to show it's lovely face.
The first of the month means a new challenge at Mixed Media Monthly.
Our theme this month is Buttons, and our sponsor is May Flaum, who is also our guest designer this month..
Here is what I made:

As you can probably see, I have made a selection of buttons the main focal point of this journal spread.

You can find all the details of our challenge HEREand if you decide to play in our challenge, make sure to use our graphic in your post to be in with a chance to win!

Below a few close ups and an outline of how I put my spread together.

I created my background with the help of Gelatos in green and yellow tones over a gessoed double page. Background stamping using Tim Holtz and Paper Artsy stamps with Forget Me Not Archival ink and some washi tape added more texture

An Indigo Blu stamp, stamped on tissue paper and then merged into the background using gel medium, added some further interest.

And then of course the buttons. To be honest, I rarely use buttons in my crafting but our lovely Design Team leader Donna Bowman sent me a whole packet of multi coloured buttons (thanks so much Donna!!!) and I chose a selection matching my chosen colour palette.

More background work with a selection of different stencils, texture paste and ink.

Some foiling here and there, using a glue stick and Ranger gold foil sheets.

And finally a computer generated sentiment. Using buttons was somewhat of an adventure for me, but nothing like a challenge right?

Well, I hope you will look out your buttons and decide to join in our challenge. Dohop over to see what my talented teamies have made and to get all the details of the challenge!

35 comments:

Fabulous spread Astrid, the colours are gorgeous and the layers of gelato, stamps, stencils, tapes, foils and buttons have created such depth and interest to the pages. Love it all (including the buttons lol) xxx

A fantastic spread - I would be happy you would link to ART-JOURNAL-JOURNEY-CHALLENGE where we have OUT AND ABOUT as theme this month-this wonderful spread fits this theme just perfectly!You never cease to amaze me with your wonderful work Astrid!oxo Susi

This is sooo soooo beautiful as always from you hun, and I love the colors you´ve used. I rarely use bottoms myself either, but I really think, you´ve managed to fullfill the task to perfection anyway, it looks amazing.

So many bright spring colors, happily dancing around the buttons, the background with the stenciled stars looks fantastic, and all the texture, too.I love your button spread, and the use of foil, dear Astrid.Dorthe xoxo

Wow, these colors are not your norm, but you've used them beautifully! I really love the buttons in a cluster more like texture than actual buttons. Beautiful interpretation of this challenge. Hugs, Autumn

Wow! I absolutely adore this Astrid. The colours are gorgeous .. a beautiful mix and, of course, I always love the textures you incorporate into your creations. The buttons as a focal point are awesome. I have never thought of using buttons like that .. brilliant!! Love the touch of foil too .. looks wonderful!! hugs xx

You've used my favourite colours on this stunning double. I'm in awe of the many layers you use to build up interest, yet they all play in harmony without any of them dominating the scene. I'm a big fan of buttons, they add wonderful texture. Lovely work Astrid.

Yep! I can't remember ever seeing a button on your projects! Wow! You've done a great job incorporating them into this beautiful journal page spread! Gorgeous choice of colors and a wonderful composition! Hugs!

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